Fruit tree pruning is as much about health and productivity as it is about appearance. Proper pruning encourages strong structure, improves light penetration, and helps manage pests and disease, resulting in better fruit quality and yield. We approach each tree with an understanding of its natural growth habits and your goals, whether that’s optimizing yield, ornamental value, or long-term tree health.

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Regular, seasonal pruning prevents problems before they start. Overgrown or poorly structured trees can develop weak limbs, shading issues, and reduced airflow, all of which increase the risk of disease. Good pruning is precise, selective, and purposeful. We remove crossing or rubbing branches, open the canopy for light and airflow, and shape the tree for balanced, strong growth. Cuts are made cleanly to minimize wound size and promote quick healing. Our goal is to help your fruit trees stay productive and beautiful for decades, whether you’re tending a small backyard orchard or a single cherished tree.

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Best timing for some common varieties:

Malus & Pyrus (apples, pears, crabapples): the best time to prune is during the late dormant season (late winter to early spring) before bud break, which reduces disease risk and promotes vigorous new growth.

 

Prunus or stone fruits (cherries, plums, and apricots): pruning is best done in mid to late summer after fruiting, when drier weather reduces the risk of canker and other moisture-related infections.